Centralized Control of Space : The Use of Space Forces by a Joint Force Commander

By Major Ricky B. Kelly, USAF

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Title:	Centralized Control of Space : The Use of Space Forces by a Joint Force Commander
Author:	Major Ricky B. Kelly, USAF
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Language:	English
Subject:	Non Fiction, Military Science, Joint Operations
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Publisher:	Air University Press

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Description
The purpose of this paper is to determine to what extent and how the joint forces commander (JFC) should control support from space forces. To examine this issue of in-theater control of space forces more closely, this study is divided into five chapters. Following the introduction chapter 2 looks into how space forces were planned for and employed during Desert Storm. This chapter discusses who was in charge and what planning processes were used. In chapter 3 lessons and initiatives to improve planning and employment of support from space forces are discussed. Chapter 4 explores the possible need to have one individual in-theater clearly identified as being responsible for directing space forces. Centralized control, similar to air, may have beneficial effects that allow joint commanders to take better advantage of space forces’ full potential. This study concludes by offering recommendations.

Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . 1 Notes . . . 5 2 PLANNING FOR SUPPORT FROM SPACE FORCES . . . . 7 Notes . . . 15 3 LEARNING THE LESSONS AND SOLVING THE PROBLEMS . . . . . 17 Notes . . . 25 4 CENTRALIZED CONTROL . . . . . . 29 Notes . . . 34 5 CONCLUSIONS . . . . . 37 Notes . . . 39